Fire crews tackle blaze on Auckland's North Shore

Elijah Wood crashes Hobbiton wedding: Frodo meets the newlyweds

Waikato news director Dani Zollickhofer on how a real-life Middle-earth moment left wedding guests stoked.

British & Irish film festival returns with star-studded line-up

Festival Director Fergus Grady on standout premieres and what audiences can expect. Video/ Herald NOW

US fed cuts rates, NVIDIA reaches $5 trillian mark, Fonterra vote today

Business with 2degrees: BusinessDesk's Dileepa Fonseka chats with Hearld NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Major Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the world

Major Microsoft outage causing internet outages around the world.

'There's still no accountability from Netball NZ' : Marg Foster on the Noelene Taurua saga

Former Black Fern Marg Foster on Herald on the Dame Noelene Taurua saga at Netball New Zealand.

The pipeline from Canada to Kiwi streets: Inside NZ’s meth epidemic

A cross-border investigation uncovering how Canada became a surprising source of NZ meth.

Luxon meets Trump in Malaysia: What went on during the sit down?

Jamie Ensor breaks down the unexpected meeting reshaping NZ’s diplomatic week.

Farmers react: Fonterra strikes deal with French company Lactalis

Southland farmer Luke Templeton on Fonterra's deal with French company Lactalis.

Winston Peters announces sanctions on 65 'shadow fleet' vessels shipping Russian oil

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sanctioned 65 vessels involved in shipping Russian oil. Video / YouTube / Regeringskansliet

Herald NOW Weather: October 30, 2025

Herald NOW Weather: October 30, 2025.

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 30, 2025

NZ Herald Sports Update: October 30, 2025.

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Donald Trump and Chris Luxon meet

NZ Herald Morning News Update | Donald Trump and Chris Luxon meet, new sanctions target Russia’s shadow fleet.

The likely team changes for the All Blacks rematch with Ireland

The All Blacks are expected to make at least three changes for their rematch with Ireland in Chicago. Video / NZ Herald

Watch: Donald Trump praises Christopher Luxon after first meeting

The pair entered a dinner event together in South Korea. Video / Jamie Ensor

The Elephant | Is it time to legalise recreational drugs in NZ?

"Not fit for purpose", NZ's Misuse of Drugs Act is 50 years old and out of date. The Drug Foundation want drug use decriminalised and the law rewritten to focus on health.

'Censorship': Craccum editor locked out of website

Craccum Magazine managing editor Lewis Creed alleges 'censorship' after being locked out of website following story about student union boss pay. Video / Cameron Pitney

Kea Kids: You won’t believe the gruesome history behind Panmure

Potato famine or Panmure? Reporter Madison is at Howick Historic Village with a spooky story straight out of the NZ history books.

How low vaccination rates left NZ exposed to another measles outbreak

University of Canterbury senior lecturer in epidemiology, Anna Howe, is with us to discuss what you need to know.

Air New Zealand boss Nikhil Ravishankar on Rebuild Challenges & Resilience

Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar, talks to John Weekes on migration, rebuild challenges & Resilience. Video \ Jason Dorday

2025 APRA Silver Scroll Awards SOUNZ Contemporary Award winner Ihlara McIndoe

SOUNZ Contemporary Award | Te Tohu Auaha winner Ihlara McIndoe accepts the 2025 award by video thanking her fellow nominees and composers. Video / APRA SILVER SCROLLS

Shortland Street: Contagion – Trailer

A deadly new virus is taking over Ferndale. Video / South Pacific Pictures

Blair Tickner shines on Black Caps comeback

Playing his first ODI in over 900 days, the 32-year-old helped rout England.

MetService weather: October 29, 2025

MetService weather: October 29, 2025

Canterbury's 'Larry the Lamb' claims NPC mascot race victory

NZ sprinter Tiaan Whelpton has been revealed as the mascot winner.

First kiwi chick hatches on Waiheke Island

Ten kiwi were released onto Waiheke Island for the first time in May this year in a conservation milestone, and now a kiwi chick has been hatched. Supplied / Save the Kiwi

Wellington Mayor-elect Andrew Little announces Ben McNulty as his deputy mayor

McNulty, a fellow Labour councillor, will serve as deputy for the first half of the term, in a novel new arrangement set up by Little. Video / Mark Mitchell

NZ Herald Live: Chris Hipkins speaks to media

Chris Hipkins speaks to the media after addressing the Council of Trade Unions at their biennial conference.

Watch: What does the Green Party think of Labour's capital gains tax?

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says Labour's tax policy would be a "starting point" in any future coalition negotiations. Video / Mark Mitchell

Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica

Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm – one of the most powerful storm landfalls on record in the Atlantic basin. Video / AFP, Herald NOW

Timbersport world champion returns to NZ

Timbersport world champion Jack Jordan talks to Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Police release next big recruitment campaign

NZ Police have launched a new advertising campaign to recruit staff. Video / NZ Police

Hobbiton wedding turns magical as Elijah Wood crashes ceremony

Actor Elijah Wood, aka Frodo, crashes a wedding at Hobbiton. Video / Hobbiton Tours

Parenting under pressure: Expert on raising resilient kids

Neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis shares advice for parents navigating stress and connection in his docu series, 'Kids Don't Come with a Manual'.

Lily Allen’s comeback & Sean 'Diddy’ Combs' court date: What you missed in entertainment this week

Entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer breaks down the latest celebrity headlines. Video / Herald NOW

NZ's meth surge, supermarket facial recognition and the female firefighters calendar

Sir Graham Lowe and Carmen Parahi join the Herald NOW panel to unpack the week’s biggest stories. Video / Herald NOW

Breaking Barriers: NZ’s first female firefighters calendar

Firefighters Nicole Koch and Zoe Feau on celebrating strength, diversity, and women on the frontlines.

Meth use surges as organised Crime tightens its grip

Investigative journalist Jared Savage reveals how gangs are driving a rise in meth use across New Zealand. Video / Herald NOW

School curriculum criticism grows

Minister of Education Erica Stanford chats with Herald NOW's Ryan Bridge.

Charities struggling in tough economy

Simon Bowden of Forsyth Barr joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to talk about personal finance. Video / Herald NOW

From supermarket cameras to exam chaos: South Island update

Facial recognition tech rolls out in Christchurch while Otago faces backlash over a botched law exam.